Rights

Title IX and the College’s Sexual Misconduct Policy guarantee certain rights for the
                           Complainant/Respondent. It is the responsibility of the Title IX Coordinator to ensure
                           that these rights are observed throughout the process. Refer to the Sexual Misconduct P&P for more detailed information about rights. The Title IX and VAWA Brochure (PDF,  )  is a resource guide that explains the College’s responsibilities and resources related
                           to sexual misconduct.
)  is a resource guide that explains the College’s responsibilities and resources related
                           to sexual misconduct. 
When made aware through a formal complaint, the College will take immediate action to stop sexual misconduct and to ensure equal educational access of the parties. The College will treat complainants and respondents equitably, meaning that for a complainant, the College will offer supportive measures, and for a respondent, the College will follow the grievance process before imposing disciplinary sanctions. These steps may include supportive measures to ensure the restoration or preservation of equal educational access of the parties, protect safety, and deter sexual harassment without unreasonably burdening the other party. Supportive measures are available to both parties and to the Complainant, regardless if a formal complaint is filed.
Rights
- Grievance Process Rights
- Right to Timely Written Notice
- Rights Regarding Participation in the Grievance Proceedings
- Supportive Measures
- Student Right to Paid Counsel
The grievance process will be prompt, thorough and impartial and provide a meaningful opportunity for each party to be heard. Parties involved in the process have the following rights:
- Treatment with dignity, respect, and sensitivity by the official of the College during
                                       all phases of the disciplinary process
- A fair and impartial investigation
- Disciplinary proceedings and resolutions that are prompt, equitable and provide an
                                       opportunity for the parties to be heard, including the provision of a live hearing
- Availability of Supportive Measures, regardless if a formal complaint is filed
All parties have the right to receive timely written notice of the following:
- The reported violation, including date, time, and location of the alleged violation
- The availability of informal resolution options
- The range of potential sanctions associated with the alleged violation
- The parties' rights and responsibilities under the sexual misconduct policy and information
                                       regarding other civil and criminal options
- The date, time, and location of each hearing, meeting or interview that the parties
                                       are required or permitted to attend
- A final determination made by the College regarding whether or not a violation occurred
                                       and the basis for the determination
- Any sanction imposed
- The right to appeal and a description of the appeal process
Access to the case file and evidence regarding the incident obtained by the College during the investigation or considered by the College, with personally identifiable or other information redacted as required by applicable law:
- Offering testimony during the proceedings
- Submitting evidence, witness lists, and suggested specific questions to be posed to
                                       the other party(ies) involved in the disciplinary proceedings
- Providing and reviewing testimony electronically or in a way in which the parties
                                       are not required to be in the physical presence of the other
- Reviewing and providing written responses to reports and proposed findings
- Appealing a determination or sanction
Supportive measures are offered to preserve and restore equal education access, protect safety, or deter sexual harassment. The following supportive measures are available with or without filing a formal complaint.
- Providing information on available medical services
- Access to counseling services and assistance in setting up initial counseling appointment,
                                       both on- and off-campus
- Imposition of campus “No Contact Letter” (i.e., an official College directive that
                                       serves as a notice to an individual that they must not have verbal, electronic, written,
                                       or third-party communications with another individual)
- Change in work schedule or job assignment or reassignment to other work group/team,
                                       or an alternative supervisor/management relationship
- Limit an individual or organization’s access to certain College facilities or activities
                                       pending resolution of the matter
- Voluntary leave of absence
- Emergency suspension or College-imposed leave, pursuant to the appropriate College
                                       Policy and/or Procedure (Student Code of Conduct – 42001, Disciplinary Action and
                                       Suspension –34002)
- Providing an escort to ensure safe movement between classes and activities
- Rescheduling of assignment(s) and/or examination(s) (inconsultation with appropriate
                                       faculty)
- Providing alternative course completion options (with the agreement of the appropriate
                                       faculty)
- Change in class schedule, including the ability to take an “incomplete,” drop a course
                                       without penalty, or transfer sections (with the agreement of the appropriate faculty)
- Providing academic support services, such as tutoring, and any other remedy that can be tailored to protect the parties and achieve the goals of this policy.
 )  (also known as lawyers) willing to represent students in Title IX Campus Sexual Assault
                                 Proceedings pro bono or at reduced fees.
)  (also known as lawyers) willing to represent students in Title IX Campus Sexual Assault
                                 Proceedings pro bono or at reduced fees.